Menstruation
1. Period flu is a symptom of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome).
2. The symptoms of period flu are similar to that of PMS, although the signs of the latter are more severe.
3. It is not a health condition, unlike PMS.
4. It is not a health condition, unlike PMS.
5. It strikes around the same time of your menstrual cycle, that is, after your ovulation and before your next period.
6. Period flu is not a cause for concern and it cannot be treated, although it can be kept under control with a few preventive measures and home remedies.
7. Hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, and painkillers that reduce the severity of PMS can also prevent the symptoms of period flu.